I think the “must have” in your road tool bag

[rockfla]

Not an endorsement for the “brand” BUT just bought this set to add to my wrench Line up, this 1/2 flex head “stubby”, to me, is an absolute “MUST HAVE” in your road tool bag/box….especially for 37 and up owners for removing the distributor. It fits in the limited space on the lower right distributor bolt and the right hand water pump pulley very nicely……AND the other two as well……what I would call a game changer!!!!!

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Not an endorsement for the “brand” BUT just bought this set to add to my wrench Line up, this 1/2 flex head “stubby”, to me, is an absolute “MUST HAVE” in your road tool bag/box….especially for 37 and up owners for removing the distributor. It fits in the limited space on the lower right distributor bolt and the right hand water pump pulley very nicely……AND the other two as well……what I would call a game changer!!!!!

[hueyhoolihan]

ATM card and an adequate amount of cash(!) if traveling between Red Bluff Ca, and Fortuna, or Fallon and Ely or Tonopah and Caliente Nv.! BTDT.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan

ATM card and an adequate amount of cash(!) if traveling between Red Bluff Ca, and Fortuna, or Fallon and Ely or Tonopah and Caliente Nv.! BTDT.

What’s distance got to do with anything? Breakdowns don’t care where they happen.

[34fordy]

[QUOTE=rockfla;2433232]….especially for 37 and up owners for removing the distributor. It fits in the limited space on the lower right distributor bolt and the right hand water pump pulley very nicely……

Never having anything so new as a 37 (LOL), what is it about 37 up that a small combination box/open end will not do the job? My 37 engine has water pump block off plates. Is it the water pumps that make it difficult?

[hueyhoolihan]

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[QUOTE=ford38v8;2433257]What’s distance got to do with anything? Breakdowns don’t care where they happen.[/QUOTE

it's not about the distance it's the lack of facilities.

about 20 years ago my truck broke down in Austin Nv and i was about 150 miles from the nearest tow truck and a ford dealership that could replace my engine. the tow (cash only), food and lodging and the price of a rebuilt engine were much more use to me than any tool. OTOH the cash and ATM card were life-savers.

[rockfla]

[QUOTE=34fordy;2433262]

Originally Posted by rockfla

….especially for 37 and up owners for removing the distributor. It fits in the limited space on the lower right distributor bolt and the right hand water pump pulley very nicely……

Never having anything so new as a 37 (LOL), what is it about 37 up that a small combination box/open end will not do the job? My 37 engine has water pump block off plates. Is it the water pumps that make it difficult?

With the water pump in the block and the pulley sticking out as well as the crank pulley sticking out from the block, space on the lower distributor bolt is limited, especially length wise and the ability to get much “throw” with a wrench or anything with a longer handle to it. I just find having this “short” wrench as well as a flex head is super easy to deal with over using a small 1/4 ratchet and socket or a “standard” 1/2 combination wrench

[34fordy]

[QUOTE=hueyhoolihan;2433273][QUOTE=
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OTOH

Old man in Iowa has no idea what OTOH means! Help

[Brian]

on the other hand

[big deuce]

Must have...

[rockfla]

34Fordy

I forgot, the bulbous shape of the distributor precludes using anything too “Tall” like a ratchet and socket fitting straight on the lower right bolt, so at best you have to use some form of socket, swivel, extension and ratchet and IF memory serves, still to much to fit straight on the bolt!!